November 2011
84 posts
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madnessisintelligible:
http://thecwordisaslur.tumblr.com/
This tumblr finds instances of the misappropriation of various words associated with mental illness (c as in “crazy”).
I don’t know man
seems like an awful waste of time when you think about the grand scheme of things
I mean mental illness advocacy and awareness is my life and it’s what I plan on doing as a...
bip0lardisorder:
I like to think of the word ‘mad’ as meaning a little eccentric, and not caring what people think about you. Letting yourself have an episode if you need to have an episode. Living by your own rules.
Because just because some people have certain circumstances which stop them coping with every day life, I don’t really believe that anybody is any more...
The C Word Is A Slur →
flapjackstate:
tal9000:
wethesibyl:
I just started a new blog about misappropriation of words like “crazy” and “insane”. Spread the word, if you please. :]
Following and signal-boosting.
Fuck yes.
AWW YE.
Though I will add that I am totally down with the mentally ill self-defining as they please. If someone is mentally ill and prefers to refer to themselves as ‘crazy’ or...
[Trigger Warning: Ableist language]
So Ricky Gervais is on The One Show right now in the UK defending his controversial use of the word ‘mong’ by saying (I paraphrase) ‘it’s always someone being offended on someone else’s behalf’, and how ridiculous that is.
No, it’s not ridiculous. Some of the common symptoms of Down’s Syndrome (below average IQ, an affectionate, trusting nature)...
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[Trigger Warning: Discussion of LGBTQI struggles...
‘LEAD with Love’ documentary seeks to reach parents of LGBT kids
A University of Utah research team has created a new way of helping lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens — by reaching out to their parents. A 35-minute documentary, “LEAD with love,” aims to help parents who are having trouble accepting their child’s sexual orientation.
LGBT adolescents are...
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spectra-fidelis-deactivated2012 asked: I understand the context of that more. But I still don't understand the very last section. I do agree that focus on errors in language is a pointless effort in discussion, and it can definitely be used as a form of ad hominem, or "marginalizing" as the article said. Yet, I don't quite understand the idea of people having less formal education, and that being the reason for...
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spectra-fidelis-deactivated2012 asked: I didn't get "making fun of people" from what you posted. I might have read that wrong. It seemed you were saying that no one should mention errors in language, because any mention is ablist. I felt the need to say something. When someone around me uses "your" when context wants "you're," I would say something about it, not in mocking, but to truly correct....
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spectra-fidelis-deactivated2012 asked: There's a difference between people who *can't* use "proper" spelling and grammar, and people who *won't.* If there is no difference, why have grammar and spelling rules in the first place, if it doesn't matter?
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Eli Lilly: Our drug failed... so it has 'serious... →
Just another example of the misleading and unethical crap that pharmaceutical companies get up to.
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Antidepressant use in U.S.
scipsy:
Antidepressants were the third most common prescription drug taken by Americans of all ages in 2005–2008 and the most frequently used by persons aged 18–44 years. From 1988–1994 through 2005–2008, the rate of antidepressant use in the United States among all ages increased nearly 400%.
Key findings and data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, 2005–2008.
- 11%...
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Anonymous asked: I think saying 'people will always write about crazy people doing crazy things' is like saying 'people will always write racist stuff about people of colour' or 'people will always write mysogynistic things about women' - it's not a valid excuse. Try harder. I don't want DC to stop writing about mentally ill people doing 'bad' things, but I do want...
October 2011
122 posts
insane-in-the-meninges:
I have two posits:
1) People will always always always make movies and stories about crazy* people doing crazy* things. There’s a whole genre for it. It’s called a thriller.
2) Neurotypical? That’s like saying wild-type human. Come on now. You can’t normalize sentient beings, especially on a neurological level. The fact we can...
maesaslaw:
[Trigger Warning: Discussion of offensive portrayals / stereotypes of the mentally ill]
mindovermatterzine:
The role of the media in encouraging stigmatizing attitudes towards the mentally ill should not be underestimated - especially comics, which have a high readership of adolescents (an age range at which psychotic symptoms most often first present). Media presentations may...
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how to decode a person with an anxiety disorder:
mrdthgrvs:
capricarnal:
euclase:
things we are trying to do all the time:
be safe
things we can’t help but do all the time:
second-guess ourselves
behave impulsively and reactively
take everything personally
worry
worry
worry
have difficulty accepting compliments
have difficulty reciprocating friendly gestures
have difficulty finding the courage to respond
have difficulty not...
“It is always easy to roll one’s eyes when someone objects to one’s...”
– Clare Allan, ‘On mental health, it’s wise to choose your words carefully’
The X-Factor exploits us all →
This short article summarizes well the problems I have with the recent spate of ‘talent’ shows that capitalize on the ridicule of contestants in the audition stages - many of these people have mental health problems and learning disabilities.
X Factor is nothing better than an archaic ‘freak show’. Have a think before you laugh.
For poor & vulnerable people, shoddy mental health... →
